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Guidance to ‘fit notes’ published

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Government has published guidance for employers on the new ‘fit notes’, taking effect from 6 April 2010.

Court of Appeal confirms banning of cross not discriminatory

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Court of Appeal has handed down its decision in the case of Eweida v British Airways plc, confirming that the company’s uniform policy did not discriminate on the grounds of the employee’s religion or belief.

Employment Law Breakfast Briefing

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Date: Wednesday 31 March 2010, 7.45 to 10.00a.m.
Venue: Norwich City Football Club, Carrow Road, Norwich

How to Remain Indispensible to Local Authorities

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Steeles Law’s Head of Planning & Environment David Merson is reported in the recent edition of the Solicitor’s Journal commenting on how private practice legal firms can remain indispensible in local government work as local authorities continue to strengthen and share their in-house legal teams.

Unilateral variation of employment contracts

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A recent decision of the Employment Appeal Tribunal has suggested that an express right to vary contractual terms in an employee handbook can be relied upon by the employer. However, this decision should be treated with caution.

Conference today about future of social care

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Labour and the Lib Dems will meet with charities and care providers today in talks over the options for a new national care service.